Health & Safety Engineer

WSP, a global leader in environmental consulting, seeks a Health & Safety Engineer to join our Power & Energy Services team in Italy.

Rome, Turin, Milan, Padua, Pisa, and Rende (Cosenza).

WSP is committed to shaping cutting‑edge projects in the renewable energy sector, leveraging ESG expertise, climate resiliency, and sustainability to make a tangible impact on the environment and communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities by applying established principles, collecting, verifying, and correlating technical data, and contributing to design work, technical studies, and report drafting.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and preliminary analyses, preparing technical documentation and project specifications.
• Coordinate with technical professionals, develop and verify project control documents, and provide specialist consultancy in Health & Safety for national and international projects.
• Conduct field visits and audits to ensure HS compliance, carry out technical due diligence, and draft specialist documents such as Risk Assessment Reports, Safety and Coordination Plans, Fire Risk Assessments, and Emergency Plans.
• Develop and update HSE management systems and operational procedures, organize HSE training events, offer technical support throughout all project phases, and participate in meetings with authorities and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in safety, civil, or environmental engineering with specific experience in workplace and construction site safety.
• 5–6 years of experience in safety coordination, fire prevention design, and H&S technical consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of sector regulations and proficiency in key IT tools such as Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical contexts, fluency in English, multidisciplinary and team‑oriented approach.
• Precision, proactivity, organizational skills, willingness to take on cross‑functional tasks, and adherence to professional ethics and WSP’s core values.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and stimulating environment for professional growth.
• Innovative and multidisciplinary projects.
• Opportunities to collaborate on global projects and travel.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Working environment inspired by belonging, driven by inclusion.
• Flexible working policy to encourage work‑life balance.
• WSP is about making the world around us a better place, including the environment, transport infrastructure, buildings and land use.
• Excellent career prospects; growing fast and providing a supportive environment that invests in your development and training.
• Culture of collaboration with colleagues who stand out for their skills.

Our Recruitment Process

• Telephone interview: get to know you better and discuss your experience.
• HR/Manager interview: meet with the TA team and department manager to assess technical and cultural skills.
• Interview with the Business Unit Director: discuss potential role and strategic vision.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Professional Services

We are proud to promote belonging, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams. All applications will be considered.